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Tomball's Weekly Buzz: Community Highlights & Events 🌟
Tomball Insider
September 30, 2025
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Welcome to the Tomball Insider where everyone is welcome including those who clap when the plane lands.
Check out what’s happening this week:
Highlight from last week
Oktoberfest
National Night Out
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LAST WEEK’S HIGHLIGHT
HONOR SOCIETY’S 3 YEAR BIRTHDAY!
Honor Society Coffee’s “Not Our First Rodeo” on September 27 filled the shop with live music, local vendors, and plenty of neighbors catching up over coffee. The event turned into a lively afternoon that showed just how strong Tomball’s community spirit is.
DON’T MISS!
Oktoberfest at Paradigm Brewing
Paradigm Brewing is bringing back their Oktoberfest Beer Festival on Saturday, October 4 from 11 AM to 4 PM at 2130 S Persimmon Lane in Tomball. Expect live music by Austin Polka, stein hoisting contests, turkey legs, market vendors, and plenty of beer on tap. It’s a family-friendly event with food, music, and a lively atmosphere that celebrates the season.
National Night Out
On Tuesday, October 7 from 5 PM to 8 PM, Tomball PD and Fire will be hosting National Night Out across seven neighborhoods and apartment complexes in town. The goal is to bring community and public safety teams face-to-face right in your neighborhood.
LONE STAR COLLEGE - TOMBALL COMMUNITY LIBRARY EVENTS FOR THE WEEK
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
OCTOBER 1ST
Toddler Time | 9:30 AM
Join other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 years. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior, while supplies last. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
Preschool Story Time | 10:30 AM
Join other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior, while supplies last. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235
OCTOBER 2ND
Preschool Story Time | 10:30 AM
Join other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior, while supplies last. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235
OCTOBER 3RD
Pokémon League | 1:30–3:30 PM
Love playing the Pokémon card game and discussing all things Pokémon with fellow fans? Join the Pokémon League every first and third Saturday, sponsored by the Magnolia City Pokémon Gym. Bring your favorite deck, play the card game with other fans, and talk about all things strategy. This event is open to all ages and skill levels. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
OCTOBER 4TH
Star Wars Reads | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Star Wars Reads is back for 2025! Join us for an afternoon packed with activities! Learn the ways of the Force with the Mustafar Saber Guild, practice your saber skills with virtual reality, shoot down battle droids, and make your own [pool noodle] lightsaber! And last but not least...enter your name for one of our grand prizes! All ages are welcome to join the fun! Costumes encouraged! For more information, email [email protected] or visit online at hcpl.net
OCTOBER 6TH
Baby Bookwarms | 9:30 AM
Join other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Baby Bookworms uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and playtime to engage babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards newborns through just walking. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
Tiny Tots | 10:30 AM
Join other babies and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Tiny Tots uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and playtime to engage babies and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards walkers through 18 months. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
OCTOBER 7TH
Toddler Time | 10:30 AM
Join other toddlers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Toddler Time uses age-appropriate stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months through 3 years. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior, while supplies last. Participating children must have a ticket to attend Toddler Time. For more information, call the library at 832-559-4235.
TEEN PROGRAMS
October 1ST
Homeschool Hangout | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Teen Space
Teens! Hang out, play games, and do something awesome at the library! We have tablets, a huge digital table, game consoles, and more for FREE use. Meet new friends, challenge yourself, and unleash your creativity! The Teen Space is open to the public during the library's open hours. Email: [email protected] for more information.
OCTOBER 2ND
Inklings Teen Writing Club | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Teen Space
Join us at Inklings, our teen creative writing club. Bring your writing to share and get feedback on from other teens. Any kind of writing is welcome, from short stories to fanfiction, poetry to novels! This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email [email protected] for more information.
OCTOBER 6TH
Banned Books Week: Teen Movie | Teen Space
Celebrate Banned Books Week with a movie adaptation of a banned book! Snacks and drinks will be provided. This program is open to ages 12-17, 18 if in high school. Email [email protected] for more information.
OCTOBER 7TH
Lo-Fi Days with Pan Dulce & Mexican Snacks | 11 AM–12 PM | Teen Space
Unwind in the Teen Space while we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an hour of lo-fi beats, gentle lighting, and a peaceful atmosphere—perfect for studying, catching up on homework, or just taking a moment to relax. This program is open to ages 12-17,18 if in high school. Email: [email protected] for more information.
ADULT PROGRAMS
OCTOBER 7TH
Young at heART: Watercolor Group | 10 AM–12 PM | Children’s Activity Room
Watercolor for “Young at heART” adults meet every Tuesday morning to enjoy watercolor painting while commiserating with fellow artists! This friendly and social group is open to all adults and to all levels of art experience, including those who have never painted with watercolor at all. Join in for a morning of beautiful art and fun conversation! For more information, call the library at 832-559-4200.
Movie Night: Selena (PG) | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Meeting Room
Join us for a showing of Selena to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This movie is rated PG.
*Please note that this movie may contain material that may be inappropriate for participants under 18. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
Ongoing Weekly/Monthly
Soldiers Supplies Donations | 1st Floor Elevators
We will be collecting donations all month long to be sent to Boots for Troops, a local non-profit that mails care packages to troops deployed across the globe. Items needed for donation include dry snacks, toiletries, books, candy, ground coffee, letters of encouragement, etc. Donations can be dropped off at the library’s 1st floor elevators in the donation box. Email [email protected] for more information. Recommended Donations can be found here: https://boots4troops.org/host-a-package-drive/
Sit & Stitch | Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Meeting Room
Do you enjoy cross stitch, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, or any other needle arts? Then you should join our Sit and Stitch Group on Thursday mornings! Bring your projects to work on and visit with this awesome group!
American Mah-Jongg | Fridays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Community Engagement Area
Join us every Friday in the Community Engagement Area from 1PM-3PM to play American Mah-Jongg! This is not an instructional class, ‘open play’ only, but beginners and advanced players are welcome! Contact [email protected] for more information.
Lunch and Learn Genealogy | 2nd Friday, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | 2nd floor Conference Room
Participants bring their own lunch to enjoy while watching various genealogy how-to webinars presented by experts in the field. The topic will be decided by participants shortly prior to the start of the program. Email [email protected] for more details.
Digitization Station Orientation | 2nd Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 2nd floor Conference Room
This orientation session will introduce participants to the basics of converting their media to digital using the equipment in the Digitization Station at the LSC - Tomball Community Library. Attendance at this orientation is required for participants to then schedule future time using the equipment. Register online at hcpl.net. Email [email protected] for more information.
Connections! Genealogy Book Club | 4th Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 2nd floor Conference Room
Join us as we dive into DNA research with one hour of book discussion and one hour of hand-on computer time. Patrons will supply their own books. Details email [email protected].
Rootsquad | 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Meeting Room
Stay up to date on current family history industry news, hear research tips, learn from genealogy webinars and expert speakers, and share ways to improve research techniques. We also tell stories, share heirlooms and in general, enjoy talking about anything genealogy related together. Email [email protected] for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, October 1st
Coffee With a Cop | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | 416 W Main St, Tomball, TX 77375
Fitness + | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Basic Tap Class | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
🎤Ruthie Foster | Doors 6:00 / Show 8:00 | Tickets Here | Main Street Crossing
Zumba | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE (18+ Only) | Tomball Community Center
🎤Karaoke Night | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE | The Empty Glass
Thursday, October 2nd
Beginner TAP Dancing | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Bridge | 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Crochet / Needlework | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Just Dance | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
🎤The Drifters | Doors 6:00 / Show 8:00 | Tickets Here | Main Street Crossing
🎤Open Mic Night | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | FREE | The Empty Glass
Friday, October 3rd
Fitness + | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Beginner’s Line Dancing | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Line Dancing | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
🎤The Drifters | Doors 6:00 / Show 8:00 | Tickets Here | Main Street Crossing
🎤Live Music w/ Michelle Kay | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | FREE | The Empty Glass
Saturday, October 4th
Free Yoga at the Tomball Depot Plaza | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | FREE | Tomball Depot Plaza
Tomball Farmers Market | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | FREE | Historic Old Town Tomball
Tomball Art Market | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | FREE ($20 for Vendors) | 403 Commerce Street
🎤Live Music w/ Tracy Hood | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | FREE | The Empty Glass
Sunday, October 5th
🔥Glassblowing Experiences | Reserve Here | 📍Glassblowing Houston
🍷Happy Hour All Day! 12-6pm Live music from by Scott Morrison! 3-6pm | FREE | The Empty Glass
🎤Neil Diamond Tribute | Matinee: Doors 1:30 / Show 3:00 | Tickets Here | Main Street Crossing
🎤Neil Diamond Tribute | Evening: Doors 5:30 / Show 7:00 | Tickets Here | Main Street Crossing
Monday, October 6th
Fitness + | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Bridge | 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Zumba | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE (18+ Only) | Tomball Community Center
Tuesday, October 7th
Mat Looming, Crochet, Crafts & Needlework | 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
Line Dancing | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
National Night Out | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE | Tomball Community Center
🎤Leonid & Friends | Doors 6:30 / Show 7:30 | Tickets Here | Stafford Centre
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